![]() This take will masquerade as a dry fly rise since the fish typically breaks the surface with a splash and/or exposure of its back and tail. The most challenging is the take right below the surface. While there are quite a few ways to present a nymph, I have observed two different forms of subsurface feeding. If the trout is carefully observed for a few minutes, the chances for a successful presentation are greatly increased. I suggest using the smallest amount of wool possible. As a result, I prefer the bit of sheep’s wool as my indicator. It may go “off feed” if it senses something is not right. However, the reverse can be true if the fish recognizes the fly as something un-natural. The “fly indicator” can have advantages since the trout may elect to strike it occasionally. The wool lands softly and is quite inobtrusive as it passes over the fish.Īlternately, a larger dry fly can also be used as a strike indicator. The common plastic indicator used across North America makes far too much noise and has too much presence on the water to be useful in targeting wild adult trout.Ī bit of sheep’s wool attached 12”-24” above the fly with a form of riffle hitch and coated with floatant makes a far better strike indicator. The rigs that I saw for target nymphing in New Zealand are quite different from practices in the U.S. ![]() Since 90% of a trout’s daily feeding pattern is dedicated to subsurface feeding, it stands to reason that fly fishermen should use these techniques to achieve a better catch rate. The much-discussed Czech nymphing is all about penetrating the water column, over-coming drag, and optimizing the presentation of the nymph to feeding trout. Spotting fish in the ultra-clear waters of NZ streams can be very challenging and the skills of a guide to assist is extremely valuable.Īpplying this type of thinking to fishing in the U.S and Canada will yield improved results for any angler. Ninety percent of what I did was casting at fish that we (as in the guide in most cases) had spotted. There simply are not enough fish for a prospecting approach. The challenge of sight fishing in NZ is unmatched and much of it is targeted nymph fishing. During the entire month of January this year, I was lucky to be able to spend a month targeting large trout in New Zealand (NZ).
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